2005 Toyota Camry Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 23
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- suddenly accelerated · 6 records
- accelerator pedal · 5 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal
I owned a toyota camry for 2 years and had 2 incidents when the accelerator stuck causing me to lose control of the car. After the 1st incident i returned the vehicle to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. Then the toyota recalls began and i contacted toyota and was told my vehicle was not part of the recall even though i was having the same problems. I requested my vehicle be checked and was…
ODI 10349951
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while reversing 5 mph into a residential driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a garage. The contact then attempted to switch gears and the vehicle abnormally accelerated a second time. The vehicle was then stopped by her shifting the vehicle into neutral but the engine rpms were racing at abnormal levels. The vehicle was towed…
Crash reported
ODI 10381178
Accelerator Pedal
Letter on behalf of re her experience with unintended acceleration in her 2005 toyota camry; repy attn: atlanta office. *kb the consumer stated she backed out of a parking space onto a one way street with two lanes. No cars were coming in the first lane. As she began backing up, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. She crossed the first lane and hit a truck in the second lane. It stopped after hitting the…
Crash reported
ODI 10320880
Accelerator Pedal
2005 toyota camry. Consumer states vehicle has an intermittent accelerator problem *tgw the consumer stated while driving in the city, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with a loud roar and hit a curb damaging the front tire and hubcap. The consumer stated the vehicle was extremely difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection, but they were unable to find any problems. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10332815
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry purchased new. The driver entered the vehicle, turned on the ignition and proceeded to place the vehicle into reverse to leave a parking space. The vehicle then began to spin around repeatedly as it abnormally accelerated and she attempted to depress the brake pedal. The brakes would not respond. The driver noticed the accelerator pedal was stuck down into the floorboard. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10315160
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer states that 2005 toyota camry needs to be added the toyota recall. *nj the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration on 3 separate occasions. The first incident happened in 2008. As he approached an intersection within an enclosed parking lot building, he applied the brakes, but suddenly the vehicle shot forward at an incredible speed and crashed into 3 parked cars. There were no injuries, but the…
Crash reported
ODI 10312088
Accelerator Pedal
2005 toyota camry gas pedal sticks while on at a constant rate of high speed (freeway). While depressing the pedal it would rachet and stick before returning to a normal position. My wife and i have had our 05 camry and this would occur at least twice a year. We believe that our 2005 camry should be included in the recall by toyota, which it is not, at this time. *jb
ODI 10306039
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns 2005 toyota camry. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck twice. The failure occurred one time in the fall and again while driving 45 mph in the summer. When the contact tapped the brakes, the vehicle started to decrease in speed each time. The contact stated that the weather was not a factor and the driver was able to regain control of vehicle each time the failure occurred.…
ODI 10314540
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Structure
He has been experiencing problem either with the transmission or the accelerator. When he start to accelerate sometimes, usually in low speed, 20% to 40% of the time, there is a few seconds the car does not respond, and suddenly he feel a jolt and the car jumps violently. He has to look back whenever it happens to see if someone has crash in to his car. If there is a car infront of him while in traffic, this could…
ODI 10211750
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While going forward into the garage at 1 mph on december 6, 2006, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed through a wall. The freezer, stove, kitchen cabinets, desk, table, and chairs were damaged. On a second occasion, the vehicle lunged forward, but no crash occurred. On june 15, 2007, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the wall of a grocery store, causing extensive…
Crash reported
ODI 10219086
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr fm (ma) re toyota braking and sudden unintended acceleration, owner of a 2005 toyota camry le. *tgw as the consumer started to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She tried to brake, but the vehicle lurched forward and crashed into a building. No one was injured, but there was extensive damage to the front of the store as well as the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10319742
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably while the driver's foot was planted on the brake pedal. The vehicle was in the process of being parked when the incident occurred. The vehicle hit a pole and stopped. The dealer was contacted on 06/26/06 and could not determine why this problem occurred.
ODI 10160858
Accelerator Pedal · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Was sitting in my 2005 toyota camry xle in park idling when i placed it in drive it surged quickly forward and hit my brick garage wall
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10127402
Accelerator Pedal
2005 camry xle v6. Car hesitates or lags upon acceleration. From dead stop accelerator pedal has a lag before car will accelerate. While merging onto highway, car will hesitate when depressing the accelerator before the car will accelerate. Drove another 2005 camry v6 and experienced the same thing.
ODI 10121647
Accelerator Pedal
New vehicle driven 108 miles. The only problens notices was the radio would turn itself on when hitting a slight bump in the road. Cruise control light did not go off when brakes were engaged, but would disconnect cruise control. Was parking in a mall parking lot parrall to access road. Speed no more than 1 or 2 mph. Front wheel dropped into hole. The accelorator caused the car to lurch forward. Applied brakes but…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10126249
Accelerator Pedal · Rear/Other
I have driven a toyota camry for 14 years and have never had an accident nor a traffic citation. In october 2004 we bought a new toyota camry. On april 25, 2005 i drove to a meeting at a private home on a 27 acre farm. I had two passengers in the car. When backing up very slowly to turn the car around i had a sudden unexpected speed surge. Brakes did not work. I glanced off one car damaging the back bumper and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10125384
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving approximately 25 mph up hill the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The vehicle did not accelerate; however, it seemed to decrease in power as if the vehicle was shifted into neutral gear. The contact touched the accelerator pedal with minimal pressure and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10320514
Accelerator Pedal
While the driver's foot was on the brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably applied the brake pedal numerous times and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined.*ak
ODI 10108992
Accelerator Pedal
Vehicle hesitated then launched forward before accelerating. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership 3 times. Dealership indicated technically the vehicle was performing as it should, but there was a problem with the new drive by wire technology for which manufacturer had to provide a remedy.*ak
ODI 10113423
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota camry. Consumer states repeated unexplained throttle acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle. Once the consumers wife was backing up and the vehicle almost crashed into a storefront. On another occasion, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle, but luckily, the consumer had his foot on the brake and was able to shut the vehicle off. *jb
ODI 10319776
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal
2003 and 2005 toyota camry with unintended acceleration. *kb while pulling out of a parking space, the 2003 camry suddenly accelerated. Although the consumers husband applied the brake hard, the vehicle would not slow down. The vehicle crashed through a wooden barrier of the parking lot and then hit a fire hydrant, which stopped the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the consumer and her husband suffered…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10317592
Accelerator Pedal
2005 toyota camry with sudden acceleration issue. *kb the consumer stated at the exit of a car wash, he put the vehicle in gear and it shot out of the building. The accelerator was not applied and it was not trapped under the mat. The consumer stated it only happened once. *jb
ODI 10315407
Accelerator Pedal
Ltr fm (md) re his mother's concern w/her 2005 toyota camry, she experienced sudden acceleration while driving, reply to rockville, md ofc. *kb the consumer wrote in on behalf of his mother. His mother previously owned a 2005 toyota camry, but traded it in for a new camry. The consumer was concerned about the person who may own the vehicle that she had. *jb
ODI 10315403